1. 200 6 ANNUAL REPORT

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3. WE HAVE IN OUR FUTURE?

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8. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Year ended August 31,
(in thousands, except share data) 2006 2005 % Increase
Net sales $ 7,555,924 $ 6,592,697 15
Net earnings 356,347 285,781 25
Diluted earnings per share 2.89 2.32 * 25
Net working capital 962,486 808,975 19
Cash dividends per share 0.17 0.12 * 42
Cash dividends paid 20,212 13,652 48
Average diluted shares
outstanding 123,459,069 123,380,174 —
Stockholders’ equity 1,220,104 899,561 36
Stockholders’ equity per share 10.35 7.74 * 34
Total assets 2,898,868 2,332,922 24
*Adjusted for May 2006 stock split.
TONNAGES SHIPPED
(short tons in thousands) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Domestic steel mill rebar shipments 1,102 944 1,014 1,007 971
Domestic steel mill structural and
other shipments 1,390 1,322 1,387 1,277 1,200
CMCZ shipments 1,250 1,092 1,082 — —
Total mill tons shipped 3,742 3,358 3,483 2,284 2,171
Fab plant rebar shipments 1,092 890 829 611 521
Fab plant structural, joist
and post shipments 553 452 421 365 425
Total fabrication tons shipped 1,645 1,342 1,250 976 946
Domestic scrap metal tons
processed and shipped 3,697 3,331 3,411 2,811 2,568
TABLE OF CONTENTS
17 Domestic Mills
Commercial Metals Company and subsidiaries manufacture, recycle
21 CMCZ
and market steel and metal products, related materials and services
25 Domestic Fabrication
through a network including steel minimills, steel fabrication and
29 Recycling
processing plants, construction-related product warehouses, a copper
33 Marketing & Distribution
tube mill, metal recycling facilities and marketing and distribution
42 Financial Review
85 Directors and Officers offices in the United States and in strategic overseas markets.
86 Operations
88 Divisions and Subsidiaries
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9. In fiscal 2006, Commercial Metals Company’s
steel mills shipped 3.7 million tons; our copper
tube mill shipped 65.7 million pounds; our
steel fabrication plants shipped 1.6 million tons;
our recycling plants processed 3.7 million tons
of scrap metal; and our Marketing & Distribution
segment bought and sold several million more
tons of metals and raw materials.
Clearly, demand for our products this year was
high. And we believe it’s going to remain high for
years to come. And that’s just one of the reasons
we’re confident. This year’s report will detail the
great year we had and the reasons why we
believe there are more excellent years ahead.

10. TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS
For the year ended August 31, 2006, your Company reported strategy which has helped us profitably withstand more
record annual net earnings per diluted share of $2.89 and challenging market conditions, has placed us in a position
record net earnings of $356 million on net sales of $7.6 to reap maximum benefits from positive circumstances as
billion. This compares with net earnings per diluted share well, which we have demonstrated over the past three
of $2.32 and net earnings of $286 million on net sales of years. Moreover, we again managed well the pricing volatility
$6.6 billion last year. The current year included a pre-tax in our markets. International markets were impacted, by
LIFO expense of $77.9 million ($0.41 per diluted share) varying degrees, to lower steel prices in the first half of fiscal
compared with a pre-tax LIFO expense of $19.3 million 2006. However, there was a strong recovery during the second
($0.10 per diluted share) in the previous year. The LIFO half of the year, although some markets (notably China)
inventory reserve grew to $189.3 million. The prior year experienced declining prices during the fourth quarter of
included pre-tax income of $20.1 million resulting from the fiscal 2006. We increased our business both globally and
settlement of business interruption claims for transformer regionally within the U.S. We grew through acquisitions as
failures at the Texas and South Carolina steel minimills. well as brownfield and greenfield investments. We expanded
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 decreased to 33.9% via product and geographic diversification.
because of a segment shift in operating income plus the Some specific objectives that were achieved include:
repatriation of certain unremitted foreign earnings. The net 1) Successfully commissioning the new continuous caster
income return on beginning equity was 40%. at Seguin, Texas;
What a sensational year! The stars were aligned in fiscal 2) A significant turnaround at CMCZ, including key
2006. All five business segments had a great year with organizational changes;
domestic mills (both steel and copper tube), the Polish 3) An excellent start up for the mega-shredder and rebar fab
steel operation and recycling especially outstanding. Market shop at CMCZ, as well as melt shop improvements; and
conditions were very favorable, in particular non-residential 4) Successfully branding “CMC” across the Company.
construction in the U.S. and Central Europe. But our execution There were no real disappointments in fiscal 2006.
also was excellent. And, just as surely, our long-enacted Because of the rising steel prices, our fabrication businesses
strategy of vertical integration and diversification, the very did sustain some margin squeeze. When prices stabilize or
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11. 2006 NET SALES 2006 EARNINGS 2006 CAPITAL 2006 DEPRECIATION
BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXPENDITURES AND AMORTIZATION
Domestic Mills 19%
CMCZ 7% Domestic Mills 50% Domestic Mills 37% Domestic Mills 41%
Domestic Fabrication 22% CMCZ 8% CMCZ 28% CMCZ 28%
Recycling 16% Domestic Fabrication 16% Domestic Fabrication 21% Domestic Fabrication 18%
Marketing 36% Recycling 16% Recycling 10% Recycling 10%
Marketing 10% Marketing 4% Marketing 3%
fall, the margins will again improve significantly. Most of our to-year basis, tonnage melted was up 7% to 2.32 million
businesses are at or near full capacity as currently configured. tons; tonnage rolled was 2.20 million tons, 9% above last
The theme of this year’s annual report is why CMC has year; and shipments increased 10% to 2.49 million tons. Our
tremendous confidence in its future. average total mill selling price was $40 above last year at
$513 per ton, while the average scrap purchase cost rose by
Domestic Mills In fiscal 2006, we far exceeded the excellent $20 per ton. The FIFO metal margin based on scrap utilized
performance of fiscal 2005 and set numerous sales, production increased $24 per ton to $299 per ton. Meanwhile, supplies
and shipment records while we benefited from record high and other input costs rose almost across the board. The net
metal spreads. End-user demand generally was good, but it result, though, was considerably higher profitability.
is important to note that our inventory management was The copper tube mill recorded an adjusted operating
excellent in a steel market in which many buyers were profit of $37.0 million versus last year’s $5.1 million. The LIFO
reducing their own inventories during a good part of the effect was a pre-tax expense of $13.4 million compared
year. Segment adjusted operating profit of $301 million in with a modest expense the prior year. While the average
fiscal 2006 was 29% above the $233 million recorded cost of copper scrap rose 66% to $2.29 per pound, the
in fiscal 2005. This year’s increase in the LIFO reserve average sales price of our copper tube jumped even more,
was $28.8 million compared with $8.2 million last year. by 73% to $3.35 per pound. Accordingly, the FIFO metal
Last year included as well the income from the business margin increased from $0.64 per pound to $1.39 per
interruption claims. pound. The improved spread was due, in part, to an expanded
Within the segment, net sales for the four domestic steel mix of higher value-added products. Sales of plumbing tube
mills jumped 18% to an historic high $1.4 billion. The were down, both from the slowdown in residential construction
record adjusted operating profit of $264 million this year and the high price of copper, leading buyers to postpone
compared with $228 million the prior year. In addition to purchases. Our mill did an excellent job of matching output
many production and shipment records, our safety performance to order intake. For the year, copper tube production
was outstanding. Pre-tax LIFO expense was $15.5 million increased 2% to 63.3 million pounds, while shipments
versus an expense of $7.7 million one year ago. On a year- declined modestly to 65.7 million pounds.
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12. CMCZ The Polish steel mill and related operations showed Domestic Fabrication As we expected, our downstream
a tremendous turnaround with excellent results by year end businesses achieved excellent results, although profitability
after a relatively slow start. For the year, the segment’s was impacted by the rising steel mill prices. Our primary non-
adjusted operating profit was $52.8 million compared with residential construction markets, both private and public,
an essentially breakeven performance (on a 100%-owned were strong and generally improving throughout the year.
basis) in fiscal 2005. This year tons melted were 1.28 million, Adjusted operating profit was $96 million, compared
rolled tons equaled 1.12 million, and shipments totaled 1.25 with the historically high $102 million in fiscal 2005. LIFO
million tons. For the prior year, the numbers were 1.1 million, expense this year was $20.0 million versus $6.6 million
871 thousand, and 1.09 million tons, respectively. last year. Clearly, we continued to benefit from a number of
Meanwhile, the average selling price climbed to PLN 1,388 acquisitions made over the past several years along with
per ton from PLN 1,376 per ton, while the average scrap organic growth. Shipments from our fab plants totaled 1.65
purchase cost decreased to PLN 629 per ton from PLN 650 million tons, 23% above fiscal 2005.
per ton. The metal spread based on raw materials consumed Within this segment, prices were mostly higher and
rose from PLN 586 per ton to PLN 660 per ton. volumes up almost across-the-board. All product areas –
The internal measures we took toward the end of fiscal rebar fabrication, construction-related products (CRP),
2005 to improve our scrap procurement and steel marketing steel joist manufacturing, steel fence post fabrication,
efficiency and effectiveness were extremely beneficial. cellular beam fabrication, structural steel fabrication and
We continued to implement our basic strategy for CMCZ, heat treating – contributed to the profitability.
which is to follow the vertical integration model that has Acquisitions during the year added to our downstream
been so successful for us in North America. The lead capital capability in the United States: in November 2005, a rebar
project was the installation of a scrap mega-shredder on fabrication facility in eastern Virginia and in July 2006 and
the mill site which started up successfully during May August 2006, new locations associated with construction-
2006, followed by an equally successful commissioning in related products in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Arizona, and California.
July 2006 of a greenfield rebar fabrication plant at the
Zawiercie site.
New CMC Branding
In fiscal 2006, the Company implemented a new global branding initiative, bringing
our ever-expanding corporate family together with one consistent, global look. In
our new identity system, all members of the CMC family will have CMC in their names
and will share our new look, so our customers the world over will always know when
they’re doing business with CMC. We are also uniting the Company’s websites under
one domain name, cmc.com. To help launch our new logo, and in recognition of
the importance of safety to our operations worldwide, CMC issued a hard hat with our
new logo to all employees.
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13. Recycling It was the third consecutive record year for CMC NET SALES NET EARNINGS
Recycling (CMCR). Once again we managed through high ($ billions) ($ millions)
volatility in the ferrous and nonferrous scrap markets. On 8 400
7.6
356
balance, though, ferrous scrap prices were stronger, and 7 350
6.6
volume was up significantly. Nonferrous prices were at
286
6 300
record highs throughout the fiscal year, although consumer
4.8 5
demand for scrap varied; nonetheless, volume also 250
increased significantly. 4 200
Adjusted operating profit for fiscal 2006 was $100.0 million 2.9 3 150
132
2.5
on net sales of $1.36 billion compared with fiscal 2005’s
2 100
adjusted operating profit of $70.8 million on net sales of
41
$896.9 million. This year’s LIFO expense was $12.5 million 1 50
19
versus an expense of $3.0 million the prior year. 0 0
02 03 04 05 06 02 03 04 05 06
Versus last year, the average ferrous scrap sales price
increased by 9% to $203 per ton and shipments rose 15%
to 2.15 million tons. The average nonferrous scrap sales
price for the year was approximately 52% above a year
Financial Condition Our financial position remained strong.
ago, while shipments were 12% higher at 327 thousand
At year end, long-term debt as a percentage of total
tons. The total volume of scrap processed, including all our
capitalization was 20.4%, and the ratio of total debt to
processing plants, equaled 3.70 million tons against 3.33
total capitalization plus short-term debt was 26.1%. Both
million tons last year.
ratios included the debt of CMCZ which has recourse only
During the fourth quarter, we acquired substantially all
to the assets of CMCZ. Our working capital was $962 million,
the operating assets of Yonack Iron & Metal and affiliates
and the current ratio was 1.8. Our coverage ratios were strong.
with locations in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
During the year we repurchased 3.47 million shares of
the Company’s common stock at an average price of
Marketing & Distribution It was another outstanding year
$22.67 per share.
for this segment in fiscal 2006 following the record fiscal
2005, reflecting again broad-based, robust sales and higher
Stock Split/Increased Stock Dividend On May 22, 2006,
gross margins. International market conditions were mostly
the Company completed a two-for-one stock split in the
favorable. While China continued to be a significant factor
form of a 100% stock dividend with the distribution of the
in our growth and a contributor to strong markets, we were
additional shares to shareholders of record May 8, 2006. At
able in all of our divisions to increase volume in existing
the time the split was announced, the Company also stated
product lines and to diversify into new products and source
its intent to institute a quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents
or sell in new markets. Important market areas for us
per share on the increased number of shares resulting from
included the U.S.A., China, other Asia, Australia, Germany,
the stock dividend. The board of directors subsequently
the U.K. and Central Europe.
increased the quarterly cash dividend to this increased rate
Adjusted operating profit for this segment in fiscal 2006
of 6 cents per share. After the effect of the additional
equaled $69.8 million, which compared with $90.4 million
shares resulting from the split, this new cash dividend rate
in fiscal 2005. LIFO expense was $16.6 million this year
represents a 20% increase from the prior quarterly rate and
against an expense of $1.5 million last year. Profitability
a 100% increase in the cash dividend rate over a four
was mixed by product area, but relatively strong in most,
month period.
especially steel marketing and industrial raw materials.
Our value-added downstream and processing businesses
Fiscal 2007 Capital Plan Capital spending for fiscal 2006
continued to generate good profits in the current year,
totaled $131 million, which was below plan because of the
albeit lower than the previous fiscal year.
timing of certain projects. The fiscal 2007 capital plan
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14. The Super-Cycle
Though steel has traditionally been viewed as a cyclical industry, many experts
forecast that the industry is entering a decades-long “super-cycle” driven by the
intense demand of developing markets such as China, India, Russia and Brazil.
Demand will continue to rise and fall, but at higher levels overall.
envisions expenditure of $201 million. About $50 million, Long-Term Outlook Major structural changes have occurred
or 25%, represents carryover projects. The new plan is in our various industry sectors, including globalization,
targeting improvements in raw material procurement, consolidation and rapidly growing per capita consumption
supply chain management, operating efficiencies, of steel and other metals in some key developing countries,
product mix management, product and market development, led by the explosive growth in China and other emerging
quality and safety enhancements, improved systems, and nations. It is true that production has grown as well, but we
further transportation capabilities. believe that expansion going forward will be prudent, yielding
a favorable supply/demand situation.
Near-Term Outlook Five key assumptions for fiscal 2007 are: Global infrastructure spending should be a key driver,
1) The U.S. economy will remain relatively strong, and non- including the United States. We expect to see continued
residential construction will continue to be robust; upward pressure on input costs, but supply and product
2) China will continue with economic growth of 8-10% prices that will adjust to enable us to maintain relatively
per annum, and the rest of Australia/Asia will do high metal spreads and strong shipping levels.
well economically;
3) Non-residential construction in Poland and the Succession Planning In accordance with Commercial
surrounding areas will remain strong; Metals Company’s established succession plan, we announced
4) The U.S. dollar will not strengthen materially; and on July 24, 2006, that the board of directors named Murray
5) The relatively high level of steel imports will moderate. R. McClean chief executive officer effective September 1,
We are optimistic for fiscal 2007, although we must be 2006. In addition, Mr. McClean was elected a director of
wary of the dampening effect of high petroleum prices on the the Company effective immediately. Mr. McClean formerly
global economy and the decline in residential construction was president and chief operating officer. He continued in
in the United States. Still, the U.S. economy, in particular, his capacity as president in addition to his new position as
has proved to be quite resilient. Also, by the end of the year chief executive officer. Mr. Rabin continued in his role as
it appeared that the issue of excess inventories in the steel chairman of the board. McClean’s former position of COO
chain had run its course. The passage of the multi-year was not filled.
transportation bill in the United States during August 2005 In January, A. Leo Howell retired as president of CMC
was especially favorable. We also are anticipating continued Howell Metal and as a member of the board of directors
strong steel demand in Asia and Europe, although after 40 years of dedicated service. Leo was the founder of
increased availability will have a moderating effect. The Howell Metal Company in 1966 and was instrumental in
high level of steel, ferrous scrap and nonferrous prices is a the growth of the company. In addition, after 43 years of
positive omen. service, Clyde Selig announced he was stepping down from
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15. his position as president and chief executive officer of the
CMC Steel Group and did not stand for reelection as a
director of the board. Although Clyde will not be active in
the day-to-day activities of the CMC Steel Group, he remains
with CMC as an advisor to the CEO and continues to be
especially active with CMC Zawiercie and other CMC entities.
Both gentlemen are well respected in their respective
industries and are honored by their colleagues. As announced
then, Leo was succeeded by Jim Forkovitch and Clyde by
Russ Rinn.
Stanley A. Rabin
Chairman of the Board
Cautionary Statement This letter to stockholders contains
forward-looking statements regarding the outlook for the
Company’s financial results including net earnings, product
pricing and demand, production rates, energy expense,
raw material prices, inventory levels, and general market
conditions. These forward-looking statements generally
Murray R. McClean
can be identified by phrases such as the Company or its President & Chief Executive Officer
management “expect,” “anticipates,” “believe,” “ought,”
“should,” “likely,” “appears,” “projected,” “forecast,”
“presumes,” “will,” or other words or phrases of similar
impact. There is inherent risk and uncertainty in any forward-
looking statements. Variances will occur and some could be
materially different from management’s current opinion.
Developments that could impact the Company’s expectations
include construction activity, difficulties or delays in the
execution of construction contracts resulting in cost overruns
or contract disputes, metals pricing over which the
Company exerts little influence, increased capacity and
product availability from competing steel minimills and other
steel suppliers including import quantities and pricing, court
decisions, industry consolidation or changes in production
capacity or utilization, global factors including political and
military uncertainties, credit availability, currency fluctuations,
energy and supply prices, and decisions by governments
impacting the level of steel imports and pace of overall
economic activity, particularly China.
(L to R) Stanley A. Rabin, Murray R. McClean
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16. OUR STRENGTH IN
DEVELOPED MARKETS.
ver the course of nine decades, CMC has established itself as a
high-quality, low-cost producer and supplier of steel and other metals and
metal-related products to customers across the United States, Europe,
Asia, Australia and other developed markets. CMC’s vertical integration and
breadth of products position us to meet more of the metal needs of
customers in developing countries.
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19. THE DEMANDS OF
A DEVELOPING WORLD.
n the years ahead, demand for steel and other metals will be
very high in developing nations, particularly China, India, Russia and
Brazil. The metal intensity – measured in kilograms per capita – of
these markets is forecast to continue to dramatically increase for years.
CMC is well-positioned to serve these emerging markets.
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20. THE POWER OF OUR
GLOBAL PRESENCE.
rom Arkansas to Zawiercie, CMC is a global company with over
11 thousand employees in 12 nations. We offer an array of metal and
related products and services to customers worldwide. And we
have the financial strength to expand our services through strategic
acquisitions so we’ll be able to offer more products and services to
more customers in more countries in the years ahead.
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23. OUR PROVEN
TRACK RECORD.
n metals as in many industries, success breeds success. CMC’s
sound management and commitment to being an efficient, high-quality,
low-cost producer and processor have led to 91 years of history and 29
years of consistent profitability and financial stability. And our leadership
remains strong and committed to meeting the challenges and seizing the
opportunities in the exciting times we are entering.
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24. DOMESTIC MILLS
Steel Minimills and Recycling Operations 2006 was office building that will provide an enhanced working
another outstanding year for our domestic steel minimills environment for our people was completed.
and scrap operations, as new records were set for revenue, CMC Steel South Carolina set an all-time record year in
production, shipments and net income. The strong profit sales revenue, melt production and net earnings. Strong
performance was due to excellent market conditions demand and excellent market pricing coupled with a
and “returning to the basics” to achieve new levels of passion for safety, cost management and enhanced
performance in safety, productivity, cost management customer service all contributed to the strong earnings
and customer service. The year ended with strong performance. The launch of a “reliability excellence
shipments, bookings and an excellent backlog at all initiative” during the year improved equipment uptime and
four mills, setting the stage for a solid beginning for has set the stage for additional gains in the coming year.
2007. The scrap operations enjoyed a record year for A new air permit was approved for melt shop improvements
revenues, shipments and net earnings. that will increase the plant’s steelmaking capacity.
CMC Steel Texas set all-time records for production, CMC Steel Arkansas turned in another solid performance,
shipments, revenues and net earnings. The construction with a significant increase in shipments and an all-
of the new continuous caster was completed and this time record in revenues and net earnings. Increased
state-of-the-art machine was commissioned in the shipments and higher selling values coupled with
third quarter of the year. The caster is providing improved yield, reduced conversion costs and an
increased billet capacity and will enable the plant to excellent safety performance all contributed to the
serve the needs of more demanding quality markets. The record earnings. A Process Improvement Team was
Texas highway building program continued to provide established to focus on improving operational efficiencies
good business opportunities for the Seguin mill. The and cost reductions. Several new sections were added
plant was recognized by the Steel Manufacturer’s to the product offering during the year. A patent for a
Association for having an outstanding safety program new rail rolling method was received. CMC Rail had an
and the lowest incident rate in North America for 2005. excellent year, with record revenues and net earnings.
As the year came to a close, construction of a new
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25. 2006 NET SALES 2006 EARNINGS 2006 CAPITAL
BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXPENDITURES
Domestic Mills 19%
Rest of CMC 81% Domestic Mills 50% Domestic Mills 37%
Rest of CMC 50% Rest of CMC 63%
Steel Manufacturing
Recycling
Rail Salvage
Copper Tube Manufacturing
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26. CMC Steel Alabama achieved new records for revenue, both secondary and virgin copper in the manufacturing
melt production, shipments and net earnings, and had process. The copper is melted, cast, extruded and
the second-best year on record for mill production. drawn into water and refrigeration tubing, and then
Productivity improved significantly and the plant packaged for sale or further processed into annealed
achieved a higher level of consistency in all steelmaking coils or line sets.
operations. Our continued focus on people development, During 2006, copper traded at $4 per pound, eclipsing
effective sourcing of raw materials and lean manufacturing all previous records. Strong demand for building materials
methods should provide for continued productivity created shortages of water tubing and related products
improvements and enhanced profitability in the future. going into the summer season. Housing starts remained
The plant was recognized by Manufacture Alabama for uncharacteristically strong during the Fed’s interest
its outstanding safety program and for recording the rate hikes. All these factors created the bull residential
lowest worker incident rate for the year. market of 2006 that has been the catalyst behind
record profits at CMC Howell Metal.
Copper Tube Mill CMC Howell Metal manufactures copper CMC Howell Metal is moving production into value-
tubing for the plumbing, air conditioning and refrigeration added products to offset lost sales due to alternative
industries. This fully integrated copper minimill utilizes plumbing products such as PEX and CPVC plastics.
The Domestic Mills segment consists of
four steel minimills with a capacity of
2.3 million tons and a copper tube mill
with a capacity of 80 million pounds.
Steel minimill products include structurals,
reinforcing bars, angles, channels and
beams. The copper tube mill produces
copper water tube and air conditioning
and refrigeration tubing.
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27. Copper tube sales remained robust for the bulk of the year, but CMC STEEL MILLS
CMC COPPER TUBING
(tons in millions)
(pounds in millions)
began to weaken as the raw material cost reached $3 per pound.
Our focus on HVAC products has increased our customer base, 2.8
90
giving us an entry into markets previously unattainable with our
2.4
75 2.3
2.4 2.5
product mix. Our fleet of trucks offer the market unparalleled 73.1 XX.X XX.X 2.3 2.2 2.3
68.4 66.6 65.7 2.2 2.0 2.2 2.0
66.3 62.0 63.3
service for copper water tube, ACR tubing, refrigeration tubing 60
and line sets. CMC Howell Metal can deliver smaller quantities 1.6
45
and multiple drop orders to satisfy the needs of customers who 1.2
are trying to minimize inventories while the base metal price 30
0.8
remains high and demand is softening. 15
0.4
During 2006, CMC Howell Metal successfully completed the
0 0
restructuring of several key positions, including the naming of 06
04 05 06
04 05
Jim Forkovitch as president succeeding A. Leo Howell who retired.
Melted
Produced
Rolled
Shipped
Shipped
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28. CMCZ
CMC Zawiercie (CMCZ), CMC’s steelmaking operation metric ton capacity mark. New upgrades in the bar
in Poland, benefited in 2006 from strength in the mill, especially the new back shear table, allow more
European economy, which grew in calendar 2006 by efficient rolling of bar products. Our finished goods
more than 2.5%. Growth in emerging markets such as shipments were very healthy, with surprising activity in
Poland was greater than in the matured European the winter months and strong levels during the summer.
economies with a GDP growth rate of over 5%. In The strength in surrounding countries helped to keep
addition, the 15% growth in the construction industry imports at relatively low levels. Apparent consumption
contributed to healthy demand for rebar and wire rod. indicated a strong growth for this year. The price of
Shipments grew to 1,133,000 metric tons, a hefty rebar trended upward compared to wire rod, which
increase of 14% versus last year, bringing net earnings grew as well, but at a much lower rate, opening the
close to our excellent results in 2004. gap between rebar and wire rod. Scrap markets
CMCZ maintained its position as the second largest remained more stable throughout the year, avoiding
steel producer in Poland and remained the largest peaks and valleys though the price level is historically
Polish supplier of reinforcing steel – rebar, wire rod and relatively high.
merchant bars. Steelmaking operations were improved Forecasted growth of the Polish economy at 5% in
further with an upgraded furnace, bringing additional the coming years and the flow of EU funds for the
operational efficiencies and increased production underdeveloped infrastructure gives us confidence
capacity. Our vertical integration strategy was that this year began a long-term economic upturn in the
enhanced by the installation of our mega-shredder and Polish and Central European economies. Seasonality
the opening of our new fab shop. in demand will continue to be an important factor
throughout the year; however, expectations on the
Steel Minimill 2006 set multiple records. The installation overall economic trend are positive.
of a new transformer on furnace No. 1 and a fully We have continued to invest in our people. A new
modernized furnace No. 3 brought the melt shop to safety awareness program will help us to improve in
levels that are 25% above the old nominal 1.3 million this most important area. We have focused on people
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29. 2006 NET SALES 2006 EARNINGS 2006 CAPITAL
BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXPENDITURES
CMCZ Mills 7%
CMCZ 8% CMCZ 28%
Rest of CMC 93%
Rest of CMC 92% Rest of CMC 72%
Steel Manufacturing
Steel Fabrication
Processing
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30. development through internal and external training of all employees. Management
CMCZ STEEL MILLS
(tons in millions)
restructuring shortened decision making and streamlined our business processes.
As in the prior year, we have allocated funds for improving our environmental
1.4
operations with a focus on dust and noise reduction.
1.2
1.2 1.3
1.1
Our recent efforts to improve our sales area began to bear fruit during 2006. A
1.1 1.2
1.1
0.9 1.1
0.9 1.0
focus on end users, creating partnerships with key customers, extending our product
range and improving service to our customers were all important factors for our
0.8
strong domestic shipments, where we placed 70% of our production. The remaining
0.6
portion went as usual to our adjacent countries in Germany, Czech Republic and
0.4
Slovakia, as well as to other export destinations.
0.2
Many technical and technological innovations helped us to decrease our costs.
0
Lower consumption of electrical power, electrodes, pig iron and other supplies
06
04 05
contributed to decreased operating costs of more than 5%. It is our vision to be a
Melted low-cost steel supplier, reaping the benefits of investments in previous years.
Rolled
Shipped
Recycling Recycling operations kept their strong position in the Polish scrap market
and have generated more than 30% of the mill’s scrap needs. CMCZ’s scrap yard
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31. operations are comprised of two main and five smaller for our value-added product filled our order books very
feeder yards. Located approximately 30 miles from the quickly. Consequently, the opening of a twin operation
steel mill, we operate one 2,000 horsepower shredder of this kind in other growth areas in Poland is necessary.
in Herby and have added this year an 8,000 horsepower These downstream operations mean stability for the
mega-shredder at the mill. This installation reached its steel mill and serving the end customer in the
nominal capacity in only its third month of operation, construction industry with obvious advantages for both
with positive effects on our yield and consumption supplier and offtaker.
figures already visible. We believe the full effect of this
Outlook The outlook for 2007 and future years remains
installation will be felt in the coming year. Our focus is
positive. The economy in Poland and adjacent markets
and will remain on building a regular supply of cheap,
are expected to grow at rates above 5% per year, and with
unprocessed material as a feed for this equipment and
the German economy expanding for the first time in
for the steel minimill.
many years, all of Europe will benefit. Output in the
Downstream Operations We commissioned our first rebar construction sector is set to grow at even stronger rates.
fabrication plant in June 2006. In an area of about Our reduced costs through many improvements and
5,000 square meters we can process up to 4,000 metric investments, and our vertical integration in recycling and
tons of rebar operating with two shifts. Strong demand downstream operations, will help us to achieve our goals.
CMC Zawiercie S.A. (CMCZ), located in
Zawiercie, Poland, is the second-largest
steel producer in Poland, with a capacity
of 1.1 million tons. It manufactures rebar
and wire rod.
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32. DOMESTIC FABRICATION
Our Domestic Fabrication segment includes a wide range of fabrication, improve efficiency and assist in taking
of downstream, value-added and distribution operations. safety to a new level. The year closed with strong
Structural fabrication and the joist division made shipments, solid bidding activity and an excellent
significant strides in improving operational efficiency, backlog of good work, boding well for a strong start for
targeting cost reduction opportunities and enhancing the new year.
employee safety awareness. Fabricated rebar operations
Joist Outstanding on-time shipping performance and
and construction services continued to expand through
excellent customer service enabled the CMC Joist
acquisition and internal growth.
division to register significant improvements in
Rebar Fabrication All-time records established last year bookings, production and shipments compared to the
were broken in 2006, with new benchmarks set for previous year. Rising raw material costs put pressure
revenue, shipments and net earnings. Demand and on net earnings, as revenue growth did not fully transfer
selling values were excellent in all regions and to the bottom line. Plant modernization projects were
especially strong in the Eastern and Western regions. completed at the Iowa and Arkansas facilities.
Our coast-to-coast footprint in the United States was Consolidation of the two joist plants in South Carolina
enhanced with new and improved facilities. Renovation was completed by year end, setting the stage for
of the shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, including improved manufacturing efficiency and shipping logistics
installation of a new overhead crane, was completed as in the coming year. CMC Steel Products, a producer of
the year came to a close. Construction on a new rebar castellated and cellular beams, had a very successful
fabrication shop in Fresno, California was started, year, with new records for revenue, shipments and net
which when completed will provide increased capacity earnings. We continue to place a top priority on
and improved handling and storage. Land was purchased improving facilities, reducing the labor intensity of the
and preliminary work has begun on a new shop in work with new equipment and providing a safer work
Orlando, Florida. Capital spending on new equipment environment.
was initiated that will reduce the physical labor intensity
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33. 2006 NET SALES 2006 EARNINGS 2006 CAPITAL
BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXPENDITURES
Domestic Fabrication 22%
Rest of CMC 78% Domestic Fabrication 16% Domestic Fabrication 21%
Rest of CMC 84% Rest of CMC 79%
Steel Fabrication
Steel Joist Plants
Fence Post Manufacturing
Construction-Related
Products Warehousing
Heat Treating
Cellular Beam Fabrication
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34. Construction-Related Products (CRP) CMC Construction Supply chain management supervision focused on the
Services became a coast-to-coast distributor with the basics of inventory management, with commendable
acquisition of branches in Arizona and California. In results for the year and goals and objectives for continuous
total, six new branches were added to our distribution improvement. Revenue and net earnings were just
network during the year. A new regional forming and slightly less than the records set last year, due in part
shoring yard was established in Jacksonville, Florida. to the impact of Gulf Coast hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
New forming and shoring products were added to the The CMC Construction Services team rebuilt the three
product line during the year. Many of our showrooms damaged Gulf Coast branches during the year and
were upgraded during the year to better display products provided much needed relief, aid and critical supplies
and to enhance “walk-in” sales. The plan for growing to hurricane victims in the region.
rental revenue yielded excellent results, and a new sales
Other Value-Added Businesses CMC Impact Metals’ heat
record was established. We realigned and rebalanced
treating and distribution business once again delivered
area management responsibilities to put more supervision
impressive growth. Sales revenue and shipments
closer to the customer and to speed decision making
recorded double-digit growth for the year. Construction
and provide an enhanced level of customer service.
The Domestic Fabrication segment
is comprised of rebar and structural
fabrication plants, joist plants, a
cellular beam fabricator, fence post
manufacturing plants, a heat-treating
plant and construction-related product
warehouses. Capacity exceeds
1.6 million tons.
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35. started on a new heat treating plant in Alabama that solid performances and continue to focus on improving
will provide enhanced service to regional customers. productivity, cost reduction and enhancing safety.
The unit continues to provide the potential for significant Raw material price increases and limited availability
growth by leveraging the strengths of the Company's of structural shapes had an adverse impact on the
steel minimills, CMC's international contacts and bottom line.
excellent third-party relationships with other domestic CMC Southern Post enjoyed an increase in revenues
mills. The unit established its first OEM account in and shipments although net earnings were down slightly
China and completed its first shipment during the year. compared to last year. Volume was up due to stronger
The Structural division’s shipments increased versus demand for fence posts and increased demand for silt
last year although revenues and net earnings declined. posts in the Southeastern U.S. Demand for fence posts
Results for our Victoria, Texas shop were disappointing was strong in the West, and the Utah post plant
and restructuring efforts are underway. The current achieved record net earnings. Competition from foreign
backlog for Victoria is attractive, and we believe the post manufacturers and domestic producers continues
turnaround efforts will bear fruit in the new year. CMC to put pressure on pricing in all markets.
Alamo Steel and CMC South Carolina Steel delivered
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36. RECYCLING
CMC Recycling The historic roots of the Company in south Asian markets. Our Beijing office more than
1915 were in recycling ferrous and nonferrous scrap doubled in size this year, increasing our penetration in
metals, and 2006 was the best performance in 91 years. the vital and growing Chinese market, and we began
While we were understandably proud of previous record direct involvement in India by hiring a sales consultant
results in 2004 and 2005, they pale in comparison to in Chennai to market nonferrous scrap in this quickly
this year. The new records this year for revenue, profit expanding market. We also increased business this year
and processed tons set a very high bar, but we are with consumers in Korea, Japan and Taiwan, areas in
confident that the necessary steps are being taken to which we have been actively involved for several decades.
successfully meet the challenge going forward. Increased market share in both domestic and export
In 2006, annual revenues increased 52% to $1.4 markets was accomplished by purchasing and processing
billion and operating profits jumped 41% to $100.0 more tons through our existing operations, as well as
million. Processed tons of ferrous and nonferrous by acquisition of additional scrap processing facilities.
scrap increased by 15% and 12%, respectively, with During the fourth quarter, we finalized the purchase
ferrous tons growing to 2.1 million tons and nonferrous of substantially all the operating assets of Yonack Iron
tons to 327 thousand tons. Strong global economic and Metal, Inc., giving us access to tonnages generated
conditions helped create a favorable climate for the at five additional facilities in North Texas, Arkansas
growth we experienced throughout 2006. Explosive and Oklahoma. This acquisition immediately increased
growth in global demand for hard commodities fueled our processed volume per month by 16 thousand tons
significant price increases in all recycled metals categories. of ferrous scrap and 3,500 tons of nonferrous scrap, a
Average selling prices for the year were up by 9.1% on significant portion of which is produced by industrial scrap
ferrous scrap items, while our aluminum, copper/brass generators, a supply segment which is increasingly
and stainless steel/nickel alloys groups enjoyed price critical to our future growth plans.
increases of 29.4%, 78.9% and 9.6%, respectively. 2006 results were also aided by the continued solid
CMC Recycling’s (CMCR) extended global participation growth of our National Accounts scrap management
was enhanced by our increased strength in China and program. Contracts with multi-location manufacturers
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37. 2006 NET SALES 2006 EARNINGS 2006 CAPITAL
BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXPENDITURES
Recycling 16%
Rest of CMC 84% Recycling 16% Recycling 10%
Rest of CMC 84% Rest of CMC 90%
Secondary Metals Processing
Feeder Yards
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38. and metal distributors covering material generated at 45 of accomplishment were in the number of preventable
locations were added this year to an already substantial accidents, turning in a 58% improvement over last
list of contract partners. As a result, National Accounts year, as well as achieving a 78% reduction in the number
contributed major increases in processed tons, revenue of lost work days due to job-related illness or injury.
and operating profits to the CMCR yearly totals. This year These results are especially gratifying considering our
also marked our initial contract to manage the scrap average workforce size was 7.6% greater than in 2005.
recycling program of a manufacturer with international We have always believed that our people are our most
as well as domestic facilities, pointing the way to still important asset, and addressing safety and workplace
greater global expansion for CMCR in the coming years. environment issues today will pay great dividends in
Handling and shipping more volume and producing the future.
outstanding financial results were not the only areas in Per ton operating costs were in line with last year
which CMCR excelled during 2006. We also achieved despite large increases in transportation, fuel and
significant improvement in our safety record, and we energy costs. Much of the success in controlling costs
continued previous years’ successes in operating and can be attributed to CMCR’s increased emphasis on
maintaining environmentally-sound facilities. Key areas operating efficiencies, expanded training programs
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39. for both new and experienced personnel, as well as record shattering performance, we have kept our eye
the benefits accruing from the growth of our strategic squarely on the future and have been preparing to take
sourcing program. This program continues to be full advantage of whatever growth and expansion
instrumental in furthering the modernization of our opportunities present themselves globally. This year’s
facilities and the securing of new, more efficient results will be hard to duplicate, much less surpass.
equipment. This year we entered into national supply The challenges that lie ahead for 2007 are great, as we
agreements for such items as balers, baling wire, will likely be dealing with a somewhat softer global
storage and material handling containers, a truck and economy brought on by continuing high energy costs,
container tracking system, and outdoor signage, and rising inflation and interest rates, and slower business
also reduced contractual costs on our auto rental and for the U.S. housing and automotive industries.
travel arrangements. However, during 2006, people and programs have been
All of the above clearly describes a banner 2006 for put in place to address these coming challenges and to
CMC Recycling, for which we are rightfully proud. But propel CMCR confidently toward a successful future.
we are equally proud that while we were achieving this
The Recycling segment is one of the
country’s largest processors of nonferrous
scrap metals and one of the largest
regional processors of ferrous scrap metals.
Nonferrous scrap processing capability
is 530 thousand tons; ferrous scrap
processing capability is 3.0 million tons.
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40. MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION
Marketing & Distribution CMC’s Marketing & Distribution In contrast, the nonferrous metals market was
segment markets steel, nonferrous semis, primary and confronted in 2006 with extraordinary price increases
secondary metals, and industrial raw materials through of 50% for aluminum and 200 to 300% for copper and
a network of marketing offices, processing facilities, and zinc. The escalation of metal prices had a negative
other investments and joint ventures around the world. impact on results for our nonferrous importing business
When we closed 2005, the prevailing sentiment was into the U.S. as direct costs such as import duties and
for a major correction in prices and trading volume of insurance rose in tandem and eroded our margins.
our products. Still, CMC’s Marketing & Distribution segment Our raw materials business started the year with a
continued its decades long growth and profitability solid forward order book on a carryover from our record
with yet another record performance in terms of sales 2005 year, but experienced the expected easing of
and profitability in 2006. volume and margins as the year progressed.
Early on, the year was uninspiring for our steel In 2006, we continued to improve our position as a
marketing business, with high inventories in most of our significant importer of stainless steel to the U.S. and an
consuming markets and overproduction, mainly in important niche player in coke, iron ore and molybdenum.
China. As inventories declined, prices recovered (save We solidified our position as the largest steel importer
Asia), and the economic recovery in Europe and the into Australia and as a strong and consistently profitable
robust Australian and U.S. economies allowed us record distributor and operator of steel service centers in Australia.
bookings for steel imports into our markets for the Our sole capital intensive business is our service
remainder of the year. China has been the major source centers in Australia. The majority of our divisions
and is now the world’s largest exporter. Due to our strong achieved their targets without significant fixed asset
presence in China and our growing European and U.S. investments and a relatively small number of employees.
distribution network, we took full advantage of this Therefore, our emphasis remains on developing our
trend. Within the segment, we marketed more than 3.0 human resources and ensuring that we not only retain, but
million metric tons of steel sourced from non-CMC mills. also attract the best and most creative talent available.
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41. 2006 NET SALES 2006 EARNINGS 2006 CAPITAL
BEFORE INCOME TAXES EXPENDITURES
Marketing 36%
Rest of CMC 64% Marketing 10% Marketing 4%
Rest of CMC 90% Rest of CMC 96%
Marketing & Distribution
Processing
Representative Offices
Agents
Investments and Joint Ventures
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42. We begin 2007 with optimism. The economic During 2006, we strengthened our position as a leading
fundamentals in the major markets are sound, yet we raw material supplier to a variety of industries such as
expect price and demand fluctuations during the year. steel, aluminum, foundry, refractory, chemical, abrasive,
Because of our strong global presence and expertise in animal feed and ceramic. Our historical commitment to
risk management, our ability to react quickly and China, Russia and other emerging markets continues
effectively to market changes, and our close relations to provide us with profitable opportunities, and our
with our suppliers and customers, we are in an excellent strong financial results reflect robust economic growth
position to take full advantage of these conditions. in many of the countries and regions where we operate.
We are pleased to report that CMC Cometals
CMC Cometals Operating out of four locations in the U.S., achieved another record year in terms of sales and the
China, Russia and Belgium, and with the assistance of second-best year ever in terms of margins. Demand for
additional agents in other industrial locations, CMC most of our products remained very strong during the
Cometals continues to be an efficient service provider year, but prices fell from the historical heights of last
to many producers and consumers around the world. year and were coupled with a volatile freight market.
The Marketing & Distribution segment is
a physical business which markets,
distributes and processes large volumes
of primary and secondary metals, steels,
ores, concentrates, industrial minerals,
ferroalloys, chemicals and industrial
products through a global network of
marketing and distribution offices,
processing facilities and joint ventures.
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43. We are working closely with many strategic suppliers CMC Cometals’ ongoing research and development
around the world, providing financing, working capital program is complementary to our customers’ efforts
and other services in order to ensure long-term supply. in modernizing their equipment and technologies.
Our structured trade financing enables our producers This results in new raw materials and/or different
to expand and modernize their production facilities. specifications for traditional materials. Our team is
This results in increased quantities available for our successful in finding and securing reliable sources
customers, expanding marketing rights. for these. It is one additional area where the close
We provide a variety of services to our global customers, relationships at the technical and research levels
such as processing, quality control, inventory control, prove to be invaluable.
just-in-time deliveries, consignments and other “tailor- Looking forward, we expect ongoing global tightness
made” services. Our talented marketing team has in many raw materials as a result of strong growth in
expanded the already substantial list of products we many densely populated developing countries. Our order
market and opened up new channels for our producers. book for 2007 is strong, suggesting that CMC Cometals
will continue to benefit from the “super-cycle” which
started for us during 2003.
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44. CMC Commonwealth Metals CMC Commonwealth Metals services, including professional marketing, trading,
markets specialty semi-finished nonferrous metals to financial, logistics and Customs compliance services.
distributors and industries providing vital import and Favorable economic conditions and adherence to our
export trade services to metal firms throughout the conservative business practices propelled CMC Dallas
world. From a supply network in over thirty countries, Trading to another record year of results, substantially
we source a broad range of aluminum, copper and outpacing 2005.
stainless steel products for service centers and large We continue to reap ongoing benefits from strategies
original equipment manufacturers. implemented in the 1990’s. By streamlining our
This past year marked a period of unprecedented internal systems, including the addition of top talent
market volatility and a rapid rise in nonferrous base in the industry, we were able to sell record volumes of
metal prices. Continuing the trend of the past few years, product while efficiently processing the corresponding
the global semis metals market expanded significantly, increase in documentation. Product specialists and
especially in the developing world. product diversification allowed us to gain success from
While the prices and demand for our products various product groups. Light construction and oil
remain cyclical, the globalization of the metal supply field-related businesses led our record results.
chain and the need for effective trade links fuel our We continued to grow our share of the total U.S.
growth with outstanding business opportunities. We imported steel products market. We expanded
built a strong marketing base in North America, geographically, opening a trading office in Mexico City
expanded CMC’s longstanding presence in China and in June 2006. Efforts to expand our sales to the U.S.
enhanced our expertise in trade marketing services so West Coast, upper Midwest and Northeast coast were
that CMC Commonwealth now stands well positioned part of our success.
to capitalize on future growth in global trade. While we are susceptible to business cycles, we
CMC Commonwealth’s broad product mix and extensive believe the team of professionals assembled in CMC
market coverage also affords us substantial leverage to Dallas Trading represents the best our industry has to
derive synergies with other CMC divisions. These offer. We enter 2007 with a record forward order book
resources enable us to bring unique competitive that indicates greater results in 2007.
advantages to our suppliers and customers, further
International Division The International Division markets
strengthening our brand and market position.
steel and, in certain areas, raw materials and specialty
Based on continued growth in emerging markets
metals in close cooperation with producers and consumers.
and a positive outlook for trade-related services, we
With some selected long-term suppliers, we distribute
view our future prospects favorably. We count on our
steel on a joint venture basis. We concentrate on three
commitment to organic growth of diversified niche
major areas – Europe, Asia and Australia – where we
products, coupled with a focus on strategic markets and
also have strategic investments in value-added steel
services to generate superior performance in the future.
servicing, pickling and warehousing.
CMC Dallas Trading CMC Dallas Trading markets and Our global presence and quick reaction to change
distributes steel semi-finished long and flat products, helped us benefit from the major supply swings in
primary aluminum and aluminum semi-finished flat 2006, when China turned from a net importer to a net
rolled and extruded products, nonferrous scrap, steel exporter of steel. This extra supply greatly enabled us
scrap, and steel re-rolling stock into the Americas from to expand our business and develop new products,
a diverse base of international and domestic sources. suppliers and outlets to fuel profitability.
Our customers and suppliers rely on us for a variety of
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45. Our expertise in risk management, non-speculative and Perth. Our strategy is to broaden our product base
business practices, strong position in the markets and and grow by delivering a competitive supply and service
close relations with key suppliers and buyers gives us package to both suppliers and customers. We offer steel
great confidence to further enhance our business in mills a well structured supply channel to Australia.
the future and benefit from the ever occurring supply, Our domestic steel distribution business, CMC Coil
demand and price swings. Steels, grew in 2006. We are a marketing channel for
BlueScope Steel in the Australian market, and we
Europe Our much increased sourcing from Asia for value the support from this important supplier. We
European and nearby markets more than compensated for opened a new world class coil processing facility in
our reduced sales to Asia due to the Chinese oversupply Sydney and added a new cut to length line in Brisbane.
in the area. We managed to grow sales in all our major We expanded our steel distribution business in long
markets, strengthened our presence in Southern products, we opened in several regional locations and
Europe, started to distribute steel in Central Europe, we made one bolt on acquisition in South Australia.
added a sales office in India, and maintained a niche Australia is a stable, mature market, and CMC is well-
product business in Central America and Africa. Our positioned for further growth and to take advantage of
joint marketing of Trinecke Zelezarny long products the ongoing commodity super cycle.
reached new records in tonnage and returns. The
Europickling marketing of pickled sheets and coils Asia Asia is a critical market to CMC’s Marketing &
developed satisfactorily, although the main market, Distribution segment. We look at Asia across three
Germany, was overstocked in the first part of 2006. geographic regions, but also transact inter-Asia trade
Our future growth will stem from further increasing within the three regions:
market share in our existing West European markets, • China is our largest area of activity and several
but also from expanding in Central Europe and India CMC divisions conduct business in China.
with more dynamic steel demand. We are always on Commencing in 2007, we will be merging all CMC
the lookout for additional suitable investments to China business into a new company recently
expand our activities and add value to the industry. approved by the Chinese authorities. This company
will allow CMC to expand our distribution activities
Australia Our business continues to grow, and 2006 in China while we continue to grow two way trade
was a record year for sales and operating profit. Our with China.
operations include steel and aluminum importing, • Northern Asia (Korea, Japan and Taiwan) continues
steel distribution and processing, and raw material to be a source of steel products, but are mature
supply to the steel and foundry industries. Our business markets. We will look to invest capital in faster
activity is driven by infrastructure development, mining growing markets where CMC can add value.
and rural investment, housing, and to a lesser degree, • S.E. Asia is growing in importance for CMC, and
manufacturing. The outlook for these activities we have increased our business in Indonesia,
remains strong. Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. We are constantly
During 2006, we sold our heat treatment facility, as it evaluating investment opportunities in this region,
no longer fit our growth strategy in Australia. However, which is overshadowed by the focus on China.
we continue to supply import feed to this business. Combined, the CMC International Division has excellent
CMC Australia is the largest importer of steel, servicing global coverage in our core steel business. Our division
all distributors and some end users. We operate warehouse cooperates with other CMC segments seeking to expand
facilities at the ports of Melbourne and Newcastle, and globally by harnessing our synergies and expertise.
during 2007, port facilities will be expanded to Brisbane
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46. DOMESTIC MILLS
MANAGEMENT
top row (L to R)
CMC Steel Group
Russell Rinn
Bob Unfried
Jim Fritsch
Gary Liebeskind
Howell Metal
Jim Forkovitch
bottom row (L to R)
CMC Steel Group Mills
Avery Hilton
Dale Schmelzle
Phil Seidenberger
Steve Henderson
Dennis Malatek
CMCZ
MANAGEMENT
top row (L to R)
Hanns Zöllner
Ludovit Gajdos
Dorota Apostel
Kazimierz Jeziorski
Ned Leyendecker
Justyna Miciak
bottom row (L to R)
Dorota Pieszczoch
Tomasz Skudlik
Peter Weyermann
DOMESTIC FABRICATION
MANAGEMENT
top row (L to R)
Binh K. Huynh
Karl Schoenleber
Ed Hall
Rick Jenkins
Tracy Porter
bottom row (L to R)
John Richey
Jeff H. Selig
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47. RECYCLING
MANAGEMENT
top row (L to R)
Alan Postel
Rocky Adams
Brian Halloran
Ellen Lasser
Robert J. Melendi
Carl J. Nastoupil
bottom row (L to R)
Larry Olschwanger
Stan Young
Jim Vermillion
MARKETING &
DISTRIBUTION
MANAGEMENT
(L to R)
Hanns Zöllner
Kevin S. Aitken
Ruedi Auf der Maur
J. Matthew Kramer
Eliezer Skornicki
Eugene L. Vastola
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49. 2006 FINANCIAL REVIEW
43 Selected Financial Data
45 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and the Results of Operations
60 Report of Management on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
61 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
62 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
63 Financial Ratios and Statistics
64 Consolidated Statements of Earnings
65 Consolidated Balance Sheets
67 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
68 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
69 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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50. Commercial Metals Company and Subsidiaries
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(dollars in thousands, except share data) 2006 2005 2004 2003
Operations
Net sales $ 7,555,924 $ 6,592,697 $ 4,768,327 $ 2,875,885
Net earnings 356,347 285,781 132,021 18,904
Income taxes 187,937 157,996 65,055 11,490
Earnings before income taxes 554,493 443,033 211,947 30,394
Interest expense 29,569 31,187 28,104 15,338
Depreciation and amortization 85,378 76,610 71,044 61,203
EBITDA* 659,231 551,575 296,224 106,935
EBITDA/interest expense 22.3 17.7 10.5 7.0
Effective tax rate 33.9% 35.7% 30.7% 37.8%
Balance Sheet Information
Cash and cash equivalents 180,719 119,404 123,559 75,058
Accounts receivable 1,134,823 829,192 607,005 397,490
Inventories 762,635 706,951 645,484 310,816
Total current assets 2,144,792 1,700,917 1,424,232 852,266
Property, plant and equipment
Original cost 1,335,614 1,200,742 1,090,530 962,470
Net of depreciation and amortization 588,686 505,584 451,490 373,628
Capital expenditures 131,235 110,214 51,889 49,792
Total assets 2,898,868 2,332,922 1,988,046 1,283,255
Commercial paper – – – –
Notes payable 60,000 – 530 –
Total current liabilities 1,182,305 891,942 783,477 452,841
Net working capital 962,486 808,975 640,755 399,425
Current ratio 1.8 1.9 1.8 1.9
Acid test ratio 1.1 1.1 0.9 1.1
Long-term debt** 322,086 386,741 393,368 254,997
Long-term debt as a percent
of total capitalization*** 20.4% 29.0% 36.4% 31.6%
Total debt/total capitalization
plus short-term debt*** 26.1% 29.5% 37.6% 33.6%
Long-term deferred income tax liability 34,550 45,629 50,433 44,418
Total stockholders’ equity 1,220,104 899,561 660,627 506,933
Total capitalization*** 1,576,740 1,331,930 1,118,661 806,348
Return on beginning stockholders’ equity 39.6% 43.3% 26.0% 3.8%
Stockholders’ equity per share**** 10.35 7.74 5.64 4.53
Share Information
Diluted earnings per share**** 2.89 2.32 1.11 0.17
Stock dividends/splits per share 100% 100% – –
Cash dividends per share of common stock**** 0.17 0.12 0.09 0.08
Total cash dividends paid 20,212 13,652 9,764 9,039
Average diluted common shares**** 123,459,069 123,380,174 119,377,356 114,422,380
Other Data
Number of employees at year-end 11,773 10,882 10,668 7,778
Stockholders of record at year-end 3,486 2,985 2,686 2,640
* EBITDA = earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization
** Excluding current portion
*** Total capitalization = total long-term debt + deferred income taxes + total stockholders’ equity
**** Restated for stock splits
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51. 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
$ 2,479,941 $ 2,470,133 $ 2,661,420 $ 2,251,442 $ 2,367,569 $ 2,258,388 $ 2,322,363
40,525 23,772 44,590 46,974 42,714 38,605 46,024
22,613 14,643 26,070 27,829 25,355 22,350 26,897
63,138 38,415 70,660 74,803 68,069 60,955 72,921
18,708 27,608 27,319 19,650 18,055 14,637 15,822
61,579 67,272 66,583 52,054 47,460 43,720 41,599
143,425 133,295 164,562 146,507 133,584 119,312 130,342
7.7 4.8 6.0 7.5 7.4 8.2 8.2
35.8% 38.1% 36.9% 37.2% 37.2% 36.7% 36.9%
124,397 56,021 20,057 44,665 30,985 32,998 24,260
350,885 297,611 352,203 297,664 318,655 289,735 294,611
268,040 223,859 270,368 247,154 257,231 220,644 186,201
806,649 632,991 702,405 643,376 673,500 585,276 539,483
921,779 896,896 856,128 804,247 680,401 570,604 506,969
378,155 395,851 407,512 402,272 318,462 247,261 222,710
47,223 53,022 69,627 141,752 119,915 70,955 47,982
1,247,373 1,095,604 1,170,092 1,079,074 1,002,617 839,061 766,756
– – 79,000 10,000 40,000 – –
– 3,793 13,466 4,382 60,809 – –
427,544 359,178 438,231 357,648 426,063 278,144 264,073
379,105 273,813 264,174 285,728 247,437 307,132 275,410
1.9 1.8 1.6 1.8 1.6 2.1 2.0
1.1 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.8 1.2 1.2
255,969 251,638 261,884 265,590 173,789 185,211 146,506
32.8% 35.5% 36.8% 37.6% 30.1% 33.0% 29.1%
33.9% 37.6% 44.7% 39.6% 41.5% 34.4% 30.7%
32,813 30,405 31,131 23,263 21,376 20,834 21,044
501,306 433,094 418,805 418,312 381,389 354,872 335,133
794,988 718,817 711,821 707,165 576,554 560,917 502,683
9.4% 5.7% 10.7% 12.3% 12.0% 11.5% 15.2%
4.39 4.14 3.98 3.63 3.27 3.01 2.78
0.36 0.23 0.39 0.40 0.36 0.32 0.38
100% – – – – – –
0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.06
7,521 6,780 7,304 7,540 7,717 7,777 7,246
113,101,164 105,283,952 114,000,680 117,012,320 120,966,288 121,757,816 122,209,264
7,659 7,956 8,379 7,630 7,376 7,103 6,681
2,271 2,526 2,691 2,550 2,672 2,674 2,593
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